W I N D O W S

T H E D I F F E R E N T P A R T S O F

BY WINDOWS USA

The windows in your homemay appear to have asimple design, but they

actually have a number ofdifferent parts and

features, andunderstanding them can

help you to maintain themand choose the right

replacements when thetime comes.

Take a look at some of thedifferent parts of your

windows!

The frame surrounds andsupports the entire window

system.

The top of the frame isknown as the head, the

bottom is known as the sill,and the sides are known as

jambs.

FRAME

The sash is the moveable part of the window.SASH

The pane is the glass portion of thewindow.

Certain windows, like double-hung, mayhave more than one pane and are filledwith air or gas in between for insulation

purposes.

PANE

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